The dry pattern this fall may have reduced winter annual weed emergence, and we don’t appear to be headed into an overly wet pattern. It’s possible that weed populations are low and may not merit a fall application, although there are always more weeds out there than we think.

The new Resicore XL herbicide formulation will be available for use in the 2023 growing season.

This article, which originally appeared in Ohio's Country Journal, discusses key questions to ask about weeds that seem to have thwarted the sprayer pass. Answering a few simple questions could save you time and money, particularly when deciding whether to spring for a whole new type of herbicide versus adjusting your equipment.